IT Strategic Sourcing Manager

Lennox International; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 111,000 - 145,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Job summary

Lennox International in Richardson, Texas is seeking a strategic sourcing professional to develop global sourcing strategies for IT products and services. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of related experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to work across departments.

This role offers a competitive salary between $111,000 and $145,950 annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A master's degree or equivalent is preferred.
• Requires at least 10 years related experience.
• Broad knowledge of contract law, supplier and part qualification processes, and low cost country sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Develops a global sourcing strategy for IT products and services.
• Negotiates and manages contracts with vendors.
• Leads design and implementation of sourcing policies.

Skills

Expert negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Analytical skills

Project management skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Who We Are

Lennox (NYSE: LII) Driven by 130 years of legacy, HVAC and refrigeration success, Lennox provides our residential and commercial customers with industry-leading climate-control solutions. At Lennox, we win as a team, aiming for excellence and delivering innovative, sustainable products and services. Our culture guides us and creates a workplace where all employees feel heard and welcomed. Lennox is a global community that values each team member’s contributions and offers a supportive environment for career development.

What Drives Success

The person in this position is responsible for Sourcing Information Technology products, software, and services.

• Develops a global sourcing strategy for Information technology including communication services, software, hardware and maintenance
• Defines project scopes and identifies savings opportunities
• Negotiates and manages contracts and relationships with vendors
• Leads design and Implementation of policies and metrics to ensure that rigid savings goals are realized using subject matter expertise
• Advises and works with technical buyers, engineers and management to identify new product needs
• Serves as primary interface between company components and suppliers on strategic/critical quality, engineering and procurement matters
• Develops and implements long and short-range sourcing strategies for very complex and high-risk items

What We Are Looking For

• Requires a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A master's degree or equivalent is preferred.
• Requires at least 10 years related experience. Broad knowledge of contract law, the RFQ process, supplier and part qualification processes, low cost country sourcing.
• Expert negotiation, presentation, analytical, planning, project management, written, and verbal skills.
• Ability to lead a cross functional commodity team and work across the organization at all levels, and develop strategic commodity plans.

What We Offer

Compensation: This is a salaried exempt role. The starting salary range for this role and market is between $111,000-$145,950 annually. Factors that may affect starting salary include geography/market and the skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Employees in this role are also eligible for an annual bonus in accordance with the terms of the Company’s applicable plan. Employees in this role are not eligible for overtime.

Benefits: Subject to applicable eligibility requirements, the following benefits are offered for this role: tuition reimbursement; medical, dental, and vision insurance; prescription drug coverage; 401(k) retirement plan; short-term disability insurance; 8 weeks paid birthing leave; 2 weeks paid bonding leave; life and long-term disability insurance.

Depending on date of hire, and subject to applicable eligibility requirements, new employees in this role also receive up to: 12 days paid time off, 2 paid well-being days, 1 paid volunteer day, 12 paid holidays, and 3 floating holidays per year.

Our Culture: At Lennox, our Core Values of Integrity, Respect & Excellence are ingrained in the fabric of the organization. They define our culture – which is about how we do business and how we treat others. Lennox is not just a workplace; we are a global community that values each team member’s contributions. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to recruit, develop, and retain talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed and contribute to our continued growth and success. At Lennox, you’ll take pride in our brands, knowing you are part of something special.

Disclaimers: The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Lennox reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.